EC-Council - Certified Security Specialist course

Duration

Duration:

Just 4 Days

Method

Method:

Classroom / Online / Hybrid

Next date

Next date:

24/6/2024 (Monday)

Overview

This accelerated EC-Council Certified Security Specialist (ECSS) course, is an entry level security program covering the fundamental concepts of information security, computer forensics, and network security. It enables students to identify information security threats which reflect on the security posture of the organization and implement general security controls.

This program will give a holistic overview of the key components of information security, computer forensics, and network security. This program provides a solid fundamental knowledge required for a career in information security.

In just 4 days, you’ll also learn how to:

  • A professional understanding about the concepts of Information Security, Network Security, and Computer Forensics
  • Understand best practices to improve organizational security posture
  • Enhances your skills as a Security Specialist and increases your employability

At the end of this course, you’ll sit the EC-Council exam, and achieve your Certified Security Specialist certification.

Through Firebrand’s Lecture | Lab | Review methodology, you’ll get certified at twice the speed of the traditional training and get access to courseware, learn from certified instructors, and train in a distraction-free environment.

Audience

This course is ideal for:

  • Students who are interested in learning the fundamentals of information security, network security, and computer forensics.

Four reasons why you should sit your course with Firebrand Training

  1. You'll be trained and certified faster. Learn more on this 4-day accelerated course. You'll get at least 12 hours a day of quality learning time in a distraction-free environment
  2. Your course is all-inclusive. One simple price covers all course materials, exams, accommodation and meals – so you can focus on learning
  3. Pass first time or train again for free. Your expert instructor will deliver our unique accelerated learning methods, allowing you to learn faster and be in the best possible position to pass first time. In the unlikely event that you don't, it's covered by your Certification Guarantee
  4. Study with an award-winning training provider. We've won the Learning and Performance Institute's "Training Company of the Year" three times. Firebrand is your fastest way to learn, with 134.561 students saving more than one million hours since 2001

Curriculum

  • Module 1: Information Security Fundamentals
  • Module 2: Networking Fundamentals
  • Module 3: Secure Network Protocols
  • Module 4: Information Security Threats and Attacks
  • Module 5: Social Engineering
  • Module 6: Hacking Cycle
  • Module 7: Identification, Authentication, and Authorization
  • Module 8: Cryptography
  • Module 9: Firewalls
  • Module 10: Intrusion Detection System
  • Module 11: Data Backup
  • Module 12: Virtual Private Network
  • Module 13: Wireless Network Security
  • Module 14: Web Security
  • Module 15: Ethical Hacking and Pen Testing
  • Module 16: Incident Response
  • Module 17: Computer Forensics Fundamentals
  • Module 18: Digital Evidence
  • Module 19: Understanding File Systems
  • Module 20: Windows Forensics
  • Module 21: Network Forensics and Investigating Network Traffic
  • Module 22: Steganography
  • Module 23: Analysing Logs
  • Module 24: E-mail Crime and Computer Forensics
  • Module 25: Writing Investigative Report

Exam Track

At the end of this accelerated course, you’ll sit the following exam at the Firebrand Training centre, covered by your Certification Guarantee:

EC-Council Certified Security Specialist (ECSS) exam

  • Duration: 2 hours
  • Format: Multiple Choice
  • Number of questions: 50
  • Passing score: 70%

What's Included

Your accelerated course includes:

  • Accommodation *
  • Meals, unlimited snacks, beverages, tea and coffee *
  • On-site exams **
  • Exam vouchers **
  • Practice tests **
  • Certification Guarantee ***
  • Courseware
  • Up-to 12 hours of instructor-led training each day
  • 24-hour lab access
  • Digital courseware **
  • * For residential training only. Accommodation is included from the night before the course starts. This doesn't apply for online courses.
  • ** Some exceptions apply. Please refer to the Exam Track or speak with our experts
  • *** Pass first time or train again free as many times as it takes, unlimited for 1 year. Just pay for accommodation, exams, and incidental costs.

Prerequisites

There are no prerequisites to attend this accelerated course.

Are you ready to get certified in record time?

We interview all applicants for the course on their technical background, degrees and certifications held, and general suitability. If you get through this screening process, it means you stand a great chance of passing.

Firebrand Training is an immersive training environment. You must be committed to the course. The above prerequisites are guidelines, but many students with less experience have other background or traits that have enabled their success in accelerated training through Firebrand Training.

If you have any doubts as to whether you meet the pre-requisites please call 09 - 31 587 431 and speak to one of our enrolment consultants, who can help you with a training plan.

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We've currently trained 134.561 students in 12 years. We asked them all to review our Accelerated Learning. Currently,
96,41% have said Firebrand exceeded their expectations:

"Great 4 days of in-person training. The trainer was knowledgeable and brought a wealth of real world examples to what would have been otherwise a very theoretical training course."
Ian Smith, DWP. (8/1/2024 (Monday) to 11/1/2024 (Thursday))

"I attended the CND course which was online-led. This course was delivered very well allowing me to develop my knowledge in the related topics. Despite being online, I felt involved and felt as if I could ask any questions at any time."
Molly Macuras, Electricity North West Limited. (8/1/2024 (Monday) to 11/1/2024 (Thursday))

"The course was very informative and helped introduce us to the material. Instructor was very attentive and showed us many practical examples also."
SON, Lloyds. (3/10/2023 (Tuesday) to 6/10/2023 (Friday))

"Good training experience. The trainer was engaging and knowledgable and tried to explain the subject matter in an easy to understand way, rather than just reading slides."
SM. (3/10/2023 (Tuesday) to 6/10/2023 (Friday))

"Excellent course, our trainer was more than happy to go above and beyond."
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